So, you've invested in the perfect pair of quality English shoes, you've worn them in to the very soul of your feet and now you need to care for them with the time and attention they deserve. But where do you start? What are the do's and don'ts of shoe care etiquette?

Well, we haven't got all of the answers but you won't go far wrong if you check out the shoe care hints and tips from England's finest. From the website that brings together all of the best deals from Northamptonshire's factory shoe shops, here's our quick guide to taking care of business; shoe care business.

3 things you really need to know about shoe care

1. Get the right shoe care accessoriesFirst things first, to take care of quality shoes you’ll need the right tools for the job. All of the best Northampton shoe manufacturers provide the necessary shoe care accessories from shoe trees and shoe horns to the right creams, brushes and finishing wax.

2. Regular cleaning, little and oftenJohn Lobb provide a very simple step by step guide to shoe care on their website which is pretty much as simple as it gets; 8 steps to looking after your favourite footwear (Barker Shoes also provide a simple checklist of shoe care which is worth looking at).

3. If in doubt, speak to the expertsFinally, if your fine English shoes are in need of an extra level of care and attention that cream and buffing can’t give then get in touch with the manufacturers to see if they offer a refurbishment service.

Most, if not all, quality Northampton shoe brands mentioned on this site will provide a shoe refurbishment service. Cheaney Shoes even talk you though the process that your fine English shoes will go through to get them back to their very best.

So, there we have it, a super-quick overview of shoe care for fine English shoes in 3 simple steps. And yes, the Sole Love reference was an affectionate nod to the recently departed English icon of modern music, fashion and culture, David Bowie. Thanks for everything Mr Jones.